Glenys Cooley writes about her experiences as a Crows supporter living in Tasmania...
I read with interest the letters published on the website from Crows fans overseas and was happy to see a letter from an interstate fan from Newcastle.
I am also an interstate fan living in Tasmania. I have always lived in Hobart and have followed the Crows since 1995. I have been a Boundery member for 5 years and I am a very passionate supporter.
I was lucky this year to see the Crows play in Launceston and my husband and I flew to Adelaide in June to see Adelaide and Hawthorn do battle at AAMI. It was like reliving the Elimination Final from 2007 going down by 4 points in a great game, as my husband is a Hawthorn supporter. We always try to see those games live. I have been lucky to see 3 games live this year but I always watch the games on TV and I am the typical passionate supporter who is very biased. Unfortunately we dont get a lot of news about Adelaide on our TV stations here but I always catch up on the website.
My interest started when my son, who at the time was only 10, followed the crows and to this day is still a one eyed crow supporter. I also use to work with a former crow player 'John Klug' who would always give my son the Pride magazine when he had finished it.
I was disappointed about losing to Collingwood in the Elimination Final on Saturday especially when the second quarter showed what we are capable of . Even though I was hurting after the game I know the players would have been hurting more. I will always be a crow supporter and look forward to next year. The next season seems like an eternity away but I am sure it will go fast.
To all the players, I hope you have a wonderful holiday before you are back into pre season training. Maybe next season will bring the success you all deserve.
Regards
Glenys Cooley
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